Christmas in the Manger Padded Board Book
This classic Christmas story is now available as a padded board book with a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers. With a simple, lyrical text and radiant artwork, this book is perfect for the youngest child to be introduced to the wonder of the Nativity.Parents, grandparents, and caregivers have all embraced this telling. Don't miss this gentle and beautiful book from the acclaimed team of Nola Buck and Felicia Bond.
Discovering Salvation
What is salvation? With the help of her magnifying glass, her GPS and Bible, plus a whole lot of unexpected adventures, Sally discovers the meaning of Salvation.Suggested Ages 7 & up.Visit our website for free and other great products www.iCharacter.org
Granny Gospel Garden
If you wanted to present the gospel of Jesus to a child, how could it be done? This little book explores just that, as we read about a Grandma that shares the gospel story through the planting of a colorful garden.
The Grinch Is Coming to Town
The Grinch is off to steal Christmas in this sound story adventure based on the beloved tale! Press 7 interactive buttons to bring the story to life with grouchy Grinch phrases and funny sounds inspired by the movie. Hear the Grinch say: "Hi, I'm the Grinch!" "I'm going to steal their Christmas!" and "Merry Christmas, Who-ville!" This classic Christmas tale inspires humor and empathy, and will make your heart grow three sizes! Matching words with pictures and sounds enhances reading comprehension, and connecting with favorite characters engages young readers at story time.
Rabbits in the Ghetto
God's promises are hidden all around us, even in the worst of places. Come and see the promises of God! These promises give us the courage to believe, sing, shine, help others, and start over. These promises allow us to see the world through God's eyes -- eyes that see beyond neighborhoods; storms; long, boring days; loneliness, and even being lost. These promises hold us up, no matter who we are or where we live.
Growing Wings
Losing a pet or loved one is traumatic and overwhelming. During a loss, children need a safe place to express how they feel and process emotions. Growing Wings offers the experience of a child's journey in the excitement of making a new friend, and the pain when this loved one leaves for any reason. Kim Crawford helps to normalize emotions and offer meaning to relationships as she concludes, "Now I know that life is full of change and new beginnings. Just because someone leaves does not mean there is an ending. People and pets leave love forever in our hearts, whether they are near or we are apart. Life is full of people, places, and new things. Life is all about growing our very own wings." The little girl in Growing Wings is illustrated in the likeness of Kim's granddaughter, Lily Mae, who is growing beautiful wings. Kim Crawford is native to Birmingham, AL. She is a Board Certified Chaplain, instructor of Laughter Yoga, creative writer, and inspirational speaker. Get to know Kim better at unveiledanduntangled.com, and contact her at psalm40.123@gmail.com.
Who Dresses God?
This gentle story is a conversation about God between a mother and child. Told from the child's perspective, the series of questions and answers in rhyme introduces young children to the idea of a higher being that can see, hear and speak without eyes, ears or tongue, and does not live in a house with roof, walls and locking doors.'For God's house is this world we share and God is in it everywhere.'
Happiness
About the book In Happiness, a father takes his daughter to an amusement park to explore how to live a happy life. They gradually discover that happiness dwells beyond the twists and turns. From high in the sky, they see the joy that comes from helping others and solving problems. As the day comes to a close, they find that the biggest smiles of all come from the most open and caring hearts. About the series Lessons with Lulu are stories that encourage your child's natural curiosity about the world through a young girl's adventures. Lulu is always asking questions and with patience, kindness, and a guiding voice, she is often able to find the answers herself. Along the way, her sense of wonder and her self-confidence grow.
The Empty Purse
It was Sunday morning and time for Sunday school. With her favorite purse and Bible in hand, Marcy was off to church, eager to see her friends and to learn about Jesus. On this particular day, she had no idea how her life would be forever changed. Through a message of hope and love at the cross, she experiences Christ in a whole new way. With her heart filled with a new love and joy for Jesus, Marcy not only comes to realize the depth of Christ's love for her at the cross, but quickly learns what it means to give back from the heart. The Empty Purse is an inspiring story of a young, giving heart that will no doubt touch the hearts of everyone in a special way.
The Empty Purse
It was Sunday morning and time for Sunday school. With her favorite purse and Bible in hand, Marcy was off to church, eager to see her friends and to learn about Jesus. On this particular day, she had no idea how her life would be forever changed. Through a message of hope and love at the cross, she experiences Christ in a whole new way. With her heart filled with a new love and joy for Jesus, Marcy not only comes to realize the depth of Christ's love for her at the cross, but quickly learns what it means to give back from the heart. The Empty Purse is an inspiring story of a young, giving heart that will no doubt touch the hearts of everyone in a special way.
Discovering Salvation
What is salvation? With the help of her magnifying glass, her GPS and Bible, plus a whole lot of unexpected adventures, Sally discovers the meaning of Salvation.Suggested Ages 7 & up.Visit our website for free and other great products www.iCharacter.org
The Monks Daily BreadTheMonks Daily Bread
The Monks of Archangel Monastery have a dilemma: their cupboards are bare! But their wise Father Abbot reminds them to trust that Christ will provide their daily bread. So the monks go about their work, study and prayer, while offering up their belly grumble for the love of God. This beautifully-illustrated book will be enjoyed by children and their caregivers for its humorous pictures, for fun rhymes reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, and for the heartfelt message of sincere trust in the Lord's providence.
Me and Jake
Ty told his twin brother, Cameron, that he felt like something was going to happen to change their lives. Little did he know how prophetic that statement would be, or how soon it would come to pass. What seems like a series of coincidences are anything but, and what's more amazing, Ty's coon dog, Jake, might not be a dog at all.
Starlight Amazing Journey
When Madison Donnelly learns Donnelly Farms, her parents horse farm near Lexington, Kentucky, is on the verge of bankruptcy, she prays for a miracle. The next day, Madison finds an otherworldly horse in the western pasture of her family farm and trusts her prayer has been answered. The elegant white horse tells Madison her name is Starlight, and she comes from another planet. Before Madison divulges this shocking news to her parents, she must locate another otherworldly horse named Star Chaser who once lived on the farm; shes certain theres a connection between the two horses. Madison embarks on an investigation that takes her from Estancia Mendoza in Argentina to London, England. During her travels, Madison uncovers information about people shes never heard of from countries shes never visited. But, the most unbelievable connection is to the ancient world of Equines, the home of talking horses. What she learns changes the lives and fortunes of two families.
Crabapple Tree Series
Wilber the pig loved living with his mother, three brothers, and three sisters on Farmer Wilson's farm where he had yummy food and snuggles from his mother, but one day, everything changed when he is taken away to live on another farm. When Wilber runs away from Farmer Brown, his new owner, and ends up lost, he meets Cornelius the frog who gives him some good advice and tells him he must learn to ROG. (Rely On God).Will Wilber find his way back to his new home? And what will happen when he gets there? Find out as you read "Wilber's story."
Jo-Jo the Lamb
Jo-Jo the Lamb is the star character in this Christian book series that teaches children bible verses. In every book Jo-Jo shares the truth of Jesus Christ with his audience as he overcomes obstacles through the power of God's Word!
The Case of the Flower Phantom
Who is sending strange flowers to the Sisters' Thanksgiving guest, Gabby Fibber? And why? A chatty houseguest staying with the Sisters for Thanksgiving receives mysterious flowers with scary messages. Who is sending them and why? Could it be grumpy Mr. Lemon--or someone else? Can the Sisters solve this mystery? The Sisters of the Last Straw are a group of misfit nuns who struggle with their problems while seeking to love Jesus more. A fun story that teaches tolerance and forgiveness in the midst of many comic exploits.
Look and Find Mickey’s 90th Birthday
Take a trip through time with Mickey, Minnie, and their best pals! Meet robots, pirates, aliens, and more kooky characters as you search for hidden objects and characters in 8 busy, illustrated scenes. Then turn to the last page for bonus Look and Find challenges. Look and Find play encourages focus and exploration, and provides a fun, interactive experience for young readers!
Lizzie and Lenny
"Old English Sheepdogs are teenagers all their lives!" I was told this a little over 30 years ago when I brought my first "sheepie" into our home. By watching their funny comical ways, our most recent household members-who are actually named Lizzie and Lenny - made writing this book so very easy. This series demonstrates how simple but cute this breed can be. Since these doggies are children at heart, these books are written to give back the lessons and love our little ones can learn from this breed!
The Little Vessel
The Artist has just created a new little vessel, and she has many questions about her purpose. Some of the others in the Artist's studio make fun of her for being different, but her encouraging friend the teacup reassures her of the Artist's loving plans for her. The little vessel begins to doubt these plans, however, when she must endure a very uncomfortable situation. Discover how the Artist brings her through the pain and uses the little vessel to achieve her purpose. The Little Vessel is a modern-day parable, perfect for reading to children. However, following the story are several questions designed to help the more mature reader (tweens, teens, and adults) delve deeper into God's word. Drawing parallels with the little vessel's experiences, the questions encourage consideration of how God is working in the reader's life to accomplish His will.
The Little Vessel
The Artist has just created a new little vessel, and she has many questions about her purpose. Some of the others in the Artist's studio make fun of her for being different, but her encouraging friend the teacup reassures her of the Artist's loving plans for her. The little vessel begins to doubt these plans, however, when she must endure a very uncomfortable situation. Discover how the Artist brings her through the pain and uses the little vessel to achieve her purpose. The Little Vessel is a modern-day parable, perfect for reading to children. However, following the story are several questions designed to help the more mature reader (tweens, teens, and adults) delve deeper into God's word. Drawing parallels with the little vessel's experiences, the questions encourage consideration of how God is working in the reader's life to accomplish His will.
What Color is God?
Cookie and Lexi are cousins who do everything together. Cookie is older and feels it is her job to not only look after her cousin, but to also provide honest answers for all Lexi's questions. One rainy afternoon, after Cookie has read Lexi her favorite Bible story, Lexi poses the question that every child at one time or another wants the answer to: "What color is God?" Cookie shares the answer with her younger cousin in a way that she best feels Lexi would understand, through poetry.
What Color is God?
Cookie and Lexi are cousins who do everything together. Cookie is older and feels it is her job to not only look after her cousin, but to also provide honest answers for all Lexi's questions. One rainy afternoon, after Cookie has read Lexi her favorite Bible story, Lexi poses the question that every child at one time or another wants the answer to: "What color is God?" Cookie shares the answer with her younger cousin in a way that she best feels Lexi would understand, through poetry.
Coals of Fire (Revised)
Preacher Peter is wakened by strange noises on the roof. To his dismay he finds there are young men destroying his hatch. As a Mennonite minister he believes in the way of peace, so instead of calling the authorities or shouting threats, Peter and his wife invite the young men in for a midnight meal. Their act of kindness brings unexpected results.Peter is not alone in this collection of true stories. Each tells of returning love for hate, good for evil. Written for elementary age children (but of interest to teens and adults), Elizabeth H. Bauman shares 17 true stories of men and women from various times and countries who showed the universal power of Christian love.
Paw Patrol
12 pup-tastic board books star Skye, Everest, and all your PAW Patrol friends! Little ones will love learning about colors, rhymes, opposites, and more while reading stories that celebrate individuality and being true to oneself. These sturdy little books come packaged in a carrying case with a plastic handle, making this mini-library easy for little hands to hold, put away, and take along!
Henry’s Red Sea
Barbara Smucker relates the dramatic and courageous story of refugees from Russia following World War II. This is a story of suspense--American soldiers, Russian officers, and a midnight train ride in darkened boxcars. Here is danger, escape, and deliverance. An actual event that happened in Berlin in 1946.Easily read by ages 11 and up--but can be read to children of all ages!
You Are You-Nique
You Are You-nique is a sweet, rhyming story that celebrates the uniqueness and love given to each child.
What Would Jesus Do?
This book is an easy-to-read bible-based childrens picture book, suitable for early learning and reading. The entire series is designed to help children have foundational knowledge about God, the scriptures and living a godly life.
Finding The Way Home
With Mama and the rest of her relatives, Strawberry, the auburn-colored calf, was very comfortable in her straw-covered pen, her life secure and free of concern; her every need met by Farmer and Farmer's Daughter. When Strawberry unexpectedly goes on the adventure of her life, she finds exploring God's great, wide-open earth with its many different sight and sounds quite baffling. Charting unknown territory, Strawberry discovers surprisingly that she can depend on herself to make it on her own...for a little while. She comes to understand, however, that she is unable to find her own way home and leans on God and her newfound forest friends, Squirrel, Deer and Turkey, to help her steer clear of trouble. At every turn, her prayers get answered in the most unexpected ways as she struggles to find the way home.
God is Bigger Than A Bear
As a father is getting his small son ready for bed, the son asks his father a simple, but complex question: how big is God? This silly yet insightful story uses comparisons that the child sees around his room to find out if God is bigger than these everyday objects. The father's quick and witty responses toy with his questions, but reveal the complex answer in a way a child can understand: Although God is really big, He can still live inside your heart.
Ten Commandments The Super Law of God
Children's Christian Learning presents the Little Fishes Sunday School Series of picture books for children. This beautifully illustrated Ten Commandments picture book helps children learn The Super Law of God - The Ten Commandments. Easy to use language helping to introduce young children to the Bible.Meet The Alpha Squad a team of heroes learning The Ten Commandments - The Super Law of God. With colourful pictures this fun book is perfect for the youngest member of God's family.
The Berenstain Bears Truth About Gossip
Talking about others makes Sister feel like she is special, even if what is said might not be true. But when rumors are spread about her, Sister begins to understand just how hurtful gossip can be.
I Love Ramadan
I Love Ramadan is an English/Arabic bilingual book. It is part of a series that teaches children about the pillars and traditions of Islam. The cheerful illustrations of this story introduce children to Ramadan and show how a young boy observes the holy month.أنا أحب رمضان هو كتاب إنجليزي / عربي ثنائي اللغة و جزء من سلسلة تعلم الأطفال عن أركان الإسلام وتقاليده.الرسوم المبهجة في هذه القصة تعرف الأطفال على شهر رمضان الفضيل و تروي حكاية طفل يعيش الأجواء الرمضانية
I Like to Talk With God
Do you ever wonder how to pray, when to pray, where to pray, or what to say? God wants us to have a personal relationship with Him. He wants us to talk with Him anytime and anywhere. You pick the time, and He will be there for you. I Like to Talk with God sets the stage for nurturing a closer relationship with God.
Search with Skye!
Take off with the PAW Patrol's flying pup, Skye! Search 7 soaring scenes for hidden characters and objects. Preschoolers can search, point, match, and compare all on their own - no reading required! Then, turn to the last pages of the book for even more Look and Find activities that caregivers and children can enjoy together. Look and Find play encourages focus and exploration, and helps build early learning skills.
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets - Islamic book for kids"A beautiful picture book that simultaneously explores shapes, Islam, and the cultures of the Muslim people." - Kirkus ReviewsToddler book of shapes and Islamic traditions: From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes-and traditions-of the Muslim world.Toddler book by author Hena Khan: Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is equally at home in a classroom reading circle and on a parent's lap being read to a child.If you and your child like books such as Lailah's Lunchbox, Numbers Colors Shapes, or The Name Jar, you will love Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets.
Frog's Family of Friends
In Promises Kept, Frog and his family of close friends help Beaver learn that keeping promises is not just something you say but something that you most follow through with.
Are There Dirt Bikes in Heaven?
Childhood is filled with many new and interesting ideas and concepts and lots of fun, exciting things to learn and do. Children often have many innocent questions and are learning daily about the world around them. In this story, Are There Dirt Bikes in Heaven? a child is interested in learning more about heaven. He is pondering over it and has a lot of questions. The child is exploring the world around him and is continuing to ask his mother his list of questions. He is wondering what he will get to do in heaven.This story represents the innocence of childhood and the importance of parenthood. Are There Dirt Bikes in Heaven? demonstrates the seemingly effortless conversation between mother and child, and the powerful impact of those daily moments. The author's inspiration for this story was remembering some of the conversations that she had with her own children Colby, Colton, and Cassie when they were young. Some of the most powerful, teachable moments occurred during the simple questions and answers during regular daily life. The author wishes to encourage and inspire parents to take the time to lead and guide their children towards God each day.
Go to Sleep, Sheep!
The silly sheep in Bedtime Barn don't want to go to bed! Will they ever tire out?"I'm thirsty!" squeaks a little voice."Please leave on a light!""I'm still not tired!" one cries out."Let's have a tickle fight!" Go to sleep, sheep! If your little ones insist they aren't sleepy, make bedtime more fun by curling up with this playful story. Once the silly sheep hit the hay, your sleepyheads will realize that bedtime isn't so bad.
Sir George
This is the tale of a knight's adventure!Seven heroes are born and raised to unite to save their land from the clutches of an evil lord.Can the heir to the throne, the brave knight James, lead the new protectors through the dark forest mountains, hidden swamps, and valleys to face the heinous villain, the evil Lord Dragon, head on in an effort to reclaim his grandfather's sword? They will never give up. This is their adventure.
Make That Move
This book is filled with words from the Bible to inspire and build confidence into any child who hears the words. The book encourages any child to believe in themselves and practice to attain success in anything they put effort into.
I Prayed for You
One of the best children's books about love and family, I Prayed for You by Jean Fischer reveals how deep a mother's love for her child can go. This book is great for little ones and has sold more than 300,000 copies!The heartwarming story follows a mother bear who prayed for her child's arrival, then cherished and prayed for each of her baby's firsts--from first step to first boo-boo to first day of school.I Prayed for You is just as meaningful to parents as to children. Inside you'll findrhyming prayers that show children how loved they areadorable heartwarming artThis book is perfect forboys and girls, ages 4 to 8parents who dreamed of having children, who struggled with infertility, or who became parents through surrogacy, IVF, adoption, fostering, or other meansMother's Day, baby showers, baptisms, or adoption parties
Not All Frogs Are Green
Not All Frogs Are Green is the adventurous tale of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery of an autistic boy.A green, slimy, and beady-eyed monster has entered Neo's house and is hopping about. How did it get there? What will it do? How will Neo and his family escape the monster and get it out of the house for good?Join Neo as he faces his most challenging adventure yet in Not All Frogs Are Green. Discover how Neo will save the day and learn courage for himself and in helping others.
The Pope's Cat
"A heartwarming tale, which gives the papacy a human touch." -Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent, The Tablet "I give it one million stars!" --Luca, Mrs. Gilman's class, St. Margaret Mary School (Omaha, NE) Meet Margaret -- the Pope's cat -- in the very first book in this best-selling series by Jon M. Sweeney! This is the story of a stray born on the Via della Conciliazione in Rome, how she's adopted by the Pope, and then "rules" the Vatican from museum to floorboard! First in a new series. No one has a closer view of what's happening in the world's tiniest nation, Vatican City, than Margaret, the Pope's new cat. But she wasn't always Margaret, and she wasn't always the Pope's cat. She started out as a stray on the streets of Rome, and there are those in the Vatican who wish she'd never been allowed inside. This fun, adorable new character will appeal to all kids! Here is a cat who does what she likes regardless of what others, even someone like the Pope, expects of her--even when the Queen of England comes on a state visit! This new fiction series is intended for Catholic schools, elementary school teachers, Catholic librarians, superintendents of schools, reading specialists, educators, catechists, school principals, Catholic homeschoolers, and parents.
Allie's Bayou Rescue
Book one in the Faithgirlz Princess in Camo series, Allie's Bayou Rescue is sure to capture the imagination of young readers as they follow adventurous Allie Carroway and her cousins as they experience life in the Louisiana Bayou and on the television screen as reality TV stars.Written by reality TV stars Missy and Mia Robertson, Allie's Bayou Rescue is the introduction to Allie Carroway, a twelve-year-old asthmatic with a severe peanut allergy who has a lot to overcome. But with the love and support of her fun cousins and the rest of the extended family that she loves and stars with in the reality TV show Carried Away with the Carroways, Allie lives every day to the fullest with lots of love and laughter.Allie's Bayou Rescue: Is the first book in the Faithgirlz Princess in Camo seriesExplores the nature of a family filled with social, cultural, and physical diversityIs the perfect fiction series for readers 8-12
Running from Reality
The second book in the Faithgirlz Princess in Camo series--Running from Reality--is sure to capture the imagination of young readers as they follow adventurous Allie Carroway and her cousins as they experience life in the Louisiana Bayou and on the television screen as reality TV stars.Written by reality TV stars Missy and Mia Robertson, the fourth book in the Princess in Camo series, Running from Reality finds Allie Carroway fed up. Fed up with reality TV that is. It seemed fun at first, to be part of a famous family, but life gets embarrassing and challenging especially when every detail of your life is filmed for the world to see. Allie's cousins, Kendall, Ruby, Lola, and Hunter have had enough too. So Papaw Ray offers the cousins a deal. And the cousins are IN!Running from Reality: Is the second book in the Faithgirlz Princess in Camo seriesExplores the nature of a family filled with social, cultural, and physical diversityIs the perfect fiction series for readers 8-12Has a fun mystery for the readers to solve
Dahlia and the Angel
A little girl loses her favorite teddy bear, and while she is searching a bright light appears. She follows the light all over town and ends up meeting people who really need her help, and are thankful she is there.This story reminds us that angels are always watching over us, ensuring we are in the right place at the right time.
The Pit
The news of a suicide in a small town leaves a high school boys friends and family searching for answers. Inspired by true events, The Pit follows the friendship of four high school wrestlers Paul, Sam, Rick, and Buckywhom are just average young men dealing with average teenage stressors like grades, homework, college prospects, sex, and the need to live up to their reputation as top high school athletes. When they lose one of their own, Paul, the only Christian among the group of friends, starts to doubt the God he always knew and trusted. Will Paul and his friends be able to see and feel the presence of Jesus Christ in a situation that feels utterly Godless?